All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Family Printmaking Workshop at the Getty Center
Aug 10 & 24, and Sep 7 & 14: Hands-on workshop to create your own foam block print inspired by traditional relief techniques and discover the creative connection between drawing and printmaking.
Fiesta Latina at Great Park in Irvine
September 14: Enjoy music, food, and art at this Hispanic heritage celebration. FREE!
K-POP Demon Hunters Skate Party at Pigeon’s Roller Rink
September 14: Celebrate K-POP Demon Hunters with skating, photo ops, and themed costume contests.
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park
September 19 - November 2: Experience a Halloween party at Janelle Monáe's Monáe Manor, take a hayride through Midnight Falls, go trick-or-treating, watch live shows, and take part in attractions like axe throwing and mini escape games.
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns | South Coast Botanic Garden
September 19–November 2: Stroll through glowing pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment, roast s’mores, and play in the Fun Zone at Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns.
Thai Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
September 20-21: A celebration of Thai culture featuring Muay Thai demonstrations, celebrity fighter appearances, and authentic Thai food. Enjoy traditional dance and shopping with Thai vendors. FREE!
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Experience at the Grove in LA
September 21-28: Meet Gabby, paint nails, color with Crayola, and play the new video game. FREE.
Dodgers Kids Run the Bases
Select dates, June 22 - Sept 21: Kids Run the Bases gives children (ages 5-14) the chance to run the bases after most Sunday afternoon games.
Fantasia Festival at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 21: Celebrate Disney magic with activities, entertainment, and photo ops at Fantasia Festival. FREE!
Fall Festival at the Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens
September 25-28: A weekend of family fun, including delicious food, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides. FREE!
Los Angeles Comic Con
September 26-28: The ultimate destination for comics, gaming, cosplay, anime & pop culture!
Disney and Pixar’s Coco at El Capitan Theatre
September 26: See Coco on the big screen with live mariachi and dance.
Nights of the Jack in Calabasas
September 26 - November 1: Walk through an interactive trail filled with thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins. Vast grounds of elaborate, larger-than-life pumpkin installations greet visitors as they walk around the history-filled ranch.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Great Park in Irvine
September 26: Enjoy cultural displays, entertainment, and moonlit festivities at Irvine’s Mid-Autumn Festival. FREE!
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
September 26: Families can explore museum exhibits and chat with space experts during this monthly evening event. Features include themed talks, hands-on fun, and full museum access.
Worldwide Day of Play at Southern California Children’s Museum
September 27: Play with bubbles, water, art, and music at this free event.
Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Expo in Lakewood
September 27: See demos from the LA County Sheriff's Department and Fire Department, including search-and-rescue dogs. Get an up-close look at fire trucks, sheriff's patrol cars, and meet the pilot and see Lakewood's Sky Knight helicopter.s.
Buena Park Culture Fest
September 27: Explore global cultures with food, performances, games, and a drone show.
Academy Museum Anniversary Free Day 2025
September 28: Enjoy free museum admission with performances, crafts, and dance.
Rams Junior Cheerleaders Program
September 28: Young cheerleaders learn choreography from LA Rams Cheerleaders and perform at SoFi Stadium before the Rams game.
Family Rave: Kandi Quest in Catch One Los Angeles
September 28: Dance, craft, and game together at Family Rave: Kandi Quest.
Kids Free San Diego
October 1-31: During the entire month of October, kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult to more than 60 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!
Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach
October 3-5: A visual feast of exhilarating non-stop aerial action with the backdrop of one of California’s most beautiful beaches over 3 days. See performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, A-10 Demo Team and F22 Raptor Demo Team and many, many more.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
October 3-30: Be enchanted by luminous jack-o’- lanterns, fall foliage, and whimsical displays.
Adventure City’s Boo-Tastic Halloween Party in Anaheim
SELECT DATES, OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 31: A boo-tastic Halloween party featuring exciting rides, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, free glow accessories, dance party, and more!
DCOM: Live! (Disney Channel Hits) at Irvine Barclay Theatre
October 3: Sing along to High School Musical, Camp Rock, and Cheetah Girls hits live.
Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration at The Huntington
October 3-5: Experience lanterns, performances, and seasonal traditions at night.
Pumpkin Palooza | Discovery Cube OC
Weekends, October 4–26: Discover spooky science, glowing slime, and eco-friendly fun at Discovery Cube’s Pumpkin Palooza, featuring a dance party with 20-foot DJ pumpkin Jack-o-Lynn.
HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo
Fridays–Sundays, October: Watch glowing acrobats, meet “spooky” animals, and dance to DJ beats at HalGLOWeen — the San Diego Zoo’s light-up Halloween celebration for the whole family.
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
October 4-5: Event features live entertainment from artists and performers, alongside a variety of attractions such as Beer and Wine Gardens, game booths, and a dedicated Kid Country area with face painting, petting zoo, face painting and more. FREE!
The Tamagotchi USA Road Trip at Irvine Spectrum
October 4–5: Decorate Tama cases, snap pics with characters, and check out exclusive merch at the Tamagotchi Road Trip stop in Irvine. FREE!
Hot Wheels Legends Tour in El Segundo
October 4: The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is back with an all-new search for a custom vehicle worthy of becoming a Hot Wheels® die-cast car. More contestants. More amazing builds. And of course, another big winner.
Anatomy of a Skateboard at Hermosa Beach Museum
October 4: Explore skateboard art and construction over the decades then build your own miniature board.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Mt Sac College
October 4-5: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with food, shopping, and live performances in Walnut.
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
October 10–12 & 17–19: Celebrate five years of Fall-O-Ween with costumes, photo ops, a straw maze, and a spooky scavenger hunt at Heritage Hill Historical Park. FREE!
Sesame Street Live! Elmo + Friends Say Hello in Cerritos
October 11: Sing, dance, and play along as you help Elmo's puppy, Tango, in a delightful game of hide-and-seek. This interactive experience promises fun and surprises for the whole family.
Los Angeles Printers Fair at The International Printing Museum in Torrance
October 11–12: Explore handmade books, letterpress prints, and creative paper arts at the Los Angeles Printers Fair, with hands-on printing and papermaking fun for all ages.
Sonia De Los Santos | Bilingual Songs of Hope for All Ages | Segerstrom Center
October 11-12: Bring the whole family to Samueli Theater for an afternoon of bilingual, kid-friendly music from Latin GRAMMY nominee, Sonia De Los Santos!
Navy’s 250th Birthday | USS Midway Museum
October 11: Honor veterans, see model ships, and celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday with cake, photos, and family activities aboard the USS Midway Museum.
Irvine Global Village Festival
October 11: Celebrate global cultures with music, art, dance, crafts, and worldwide cuisine at the Irvine Global Village Festival.
Thank You LA – Roscoe’s 50th Anniversary Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park | Long Beach
October 11: Celebrate 50 years of Roscoe’s with live music, car showcases, vendors, and a Kids Zone with bounce houses, games, and special guests. FREE!
Toy Story 30th Anniversary Live-To-Film Concert at The Soraya
October 11-12: Celebrate 30 years of Toy Story magic with live orchestra at The Soraya.
Dribble for Victory Over Cancer | UCLA
October 12: The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and UCLA have teamed up to launch the 18th Annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer — a nationwide movement where college basketball teams and their communities come together in a spirited effort to combat childhood cancer.
READY Long Beach | Veterans Memorial Stadium | Long Beach
October 12: Learn safety tips, see emergency vehicles, enjoy kids’ rides, food, music, and more at READY Long Beach. FREE!
Great Big Family Play Day in Huntington Beach
October 12: Enjoy a full day of music, rides, sports, art, giveaways, and pumpkin patch fun at Great Big Family Play Day.
HUNTR/X Halloween Party with Play & Parties
October 15: Sing, dance, play games, and show off costumes with Rumi and Jinu at the HUNTR/X Halloween Party in Orange.
LA Korean Festival
October 16-19: Celebrate and learn about Korean culture with street foods, regional specialties, a marketplace, and performances from Korean musicians, artists and more.
Haunted Trails in Laguna Niguel
October 16-19: Haunted trails at Crown Valley Park is back again for another unnerving, dreadful year! It’ll be four memorable nights that are sure to haunt your dreams. Not recommended for children under 10 years old.
Silverado Days in Buena Park
October 17-19: Bring the family and join the fun with carnival rides, games, contests, food, entertainment and raffles.
Peanuts Spooktacular at Laguna Lake in Fullerton
October 17: Halloween activities inspired by Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin, along with crafts, camp stories, and songs. Enjoy free contests like bobbing for doughnuts and mummy wrapping. Face painting, crafts, and snacks will be available for purchase.
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
